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Nishart Family History

Nishart Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wishart, Nihart, Kiphart, Wisehart, Bushart, Neuhart, Wishard

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Where is the Nishart family from?

You can see how Nishart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nishart family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Nishart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Nishart families living in Fife. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nishart's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Nishart families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Nishart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nishart census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Nishart. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Nishart. For the veterans among your Nishart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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